Coahoma County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,809, reflecting a -0.74% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Coahoma County is the 46th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 26,111 and has grown -24.14% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 37 years
Male: 34.3 years
There are 14,999 adults, (3,385 of whom are seniors) in Coahoma County.
Female: 10,935 (53.2%)
Male: 9,605 (46.8%)
The racial composition of Coahoma County includes 74.45% Black or African American, 18.96% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,292 | 74.45% |
| White | 3,894 | 18.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,007 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 159 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 135 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.26% |
Coahoma County 's average per capita income is $32,349. Household income levels show a median of $37,461. The poverty rate stands at 35.51%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,208 | - |
| Families | $46,791 | $65,083 |
| Households | $37,461 | $53,980 |
| Non Families | $24,768 | $34,589 |
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